New Milton Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Detailed Soil Grades 1989-1999
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the New Milton site, collected by the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. Land is graded using the official methodology, with Grade 3 subdivided into subgrades 3a and 3b.
Use Cases
Classifying agricultural land capability based on the official ALC grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyzing spatial patterns of soil grades and subgrades (3a, 3b) from the scanned maps.
Studying soil characteristics using the unedited sample point data and soil pit descriptions available for some surveys.
Strengths
Uses the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' grading methodology.
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
Contains original survey materials like scanned maps and reports for context.
Limitations
Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Maps were created at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000), which may affect consistency.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (UK), via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted by the Ministry, with results captured in paper maps and reports later scanned.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Survey data collected between 1989 and 1999; last update date unknown.